The Best Non-Kitchen Tools You Should Have in Your Kitchen

For most of us, a tool has to be really useful to earn a spot in our kitchen. That doesn't mean that kitchen space should be limited to cooking gadgets and uni-taskers though. Let's build a list of the best non-kitchen tools that work wonders when you're cooking. We'll get you started.

We're willing to bet that you have a few things in your kitchen that aren't technically kitchen tools, but that you'd be lost without—things that you found a particularly clever use for, but someone who wasn't in the know would look at and think it was pretty unusual. We've highlighted some great kitchen tools before, but this time we want to hear about your clever uses. Here's how to format your suggestion:

1. Include a picture! Anything to add a little visual interest, especially if it's something you can just order or grab from the closet.


2. One tool per comment please! Let's keep it simple and easy to read—if you have multiples, and we hope you do, add them as separate comments!


3. Try not to repeat clever uses! If you see someone who's already mentioned your favorite trick, click the star and reply to their comment to give them a boost!


4. Tell us why it's clever and useful! How do you use it in your kitchen? Where did you find out about it? Tell us your story!

So then, let's begin. We'll get you started, but we're really interested in yours, so fire away!

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